More Bang for Your Buck: Home Remodeling

(WSVN) -- Home is where the heart is but if you want to make your house a very, very fine house then its time to get out the tools.

Sheleva pineda knows home improvement will not only improve her standard of living, it will also improve the value of her home.

And that's why she has a blueprint for getting the job done... beginning with the most popular room in the house.

And Sheleva won't be throwing her money down the drain. An updated kitchen is one of the most popular features for new buyers.

So what improvements can a home owner do to spruce up their house while making the most of their remodeling dollar? You can start with new windows.

He says, "Those old galicy type windows are now considered a functional inadecquacy, they are not energy efficient but not only does it make the house look more modern, but more appealing"

Another tip, listen up ladies... closets

And for the man of the house

"An entertainment room or a rec room w/ a wet bar"

"Things that add comfort to the home are going to make it more appealing"

But seeing is believing... especially if you plan on selling your dream home in the near future.

Griffith says, "Insulation or new outlets - when added up it may entail a good sum of money, but a typical buyer can't see it and if a buyer can't see it chances are he won't be willing to pay more for it"

So to be cost effective, do your "home" work, literally.

Griffith says, "You have to know the price range in the neighboorhood.if your in a 100-150 thousand dollar range you certainly don't want to go and spend 20-25-30 thousand dollars on improvements"

That means depending on what your house is worth, don't invest too much into one room... instead spread the wealth like Sheleva.

She's even building a pool in her backyard.